all our dumas days

better late than never.

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Right?

Annual Santa Claus Picture 2011

Precious I do say!

My observation....LJ is so TALL!

Not to mention she does not match her siblings.

No way, was she going to wear the

outfit I chose. But you know I guess that is what happens when you are almost a teenager!

YIKES!

I know it seems the Dumas family may have just skipped Christmas, but

of course we didn't!

The momma is just way behind on this blog, and really hoping to step it up.

a black eye

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no deer.

a black eye, lots of tales, and anticipation for the next deer camp weekend trip is what he brought home.

I guess the momma can get over the shiner.

uPdAtEs

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Lawson Joy

made the JV softball team and loving it
getting along with her closet sister is most challenging as of late
nike shorts and t-shirts is still her outfit of choice
has learned to successfully clean the kitchen
is an official youth group member

Katherine

loves her cricut and cowgirl boots she got from Santa
has found a love for cheerleading (she has got the smile and facial expressions down to a "T")
is still a planner, organizer, and don't get in her way
getting along with her oldest sister is trying
still playing the piano
on cleaning the kitchen she gets an A+
all A's so far in 5th grade

Phelps

loves her gymnastics class, YAY!
plays babies, barbies, and school everyday
misses her brother during the day
is a "Go Fish" expert
just got a new kindergarten teacher

Watkins

loves his weekends
could definitely win a dance compition
never know what is going to come out of his mouth
tries to beat his sister in "Go Fish" everyday
is just so sweet to his twin sister, taking care of her all the time

just a little Halloween....

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LJ - neon nerd

KD - bee

Watkins - power ranger

Phelps - witch

Precious!

Some little boy of mine (not naming names) did not like his mask,

but he agreed to 1 picture for his momma. :)

KD and her BFF (Haley) the smurf!

cuteness at its finest.

my 2 little Indians.

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my 2 sweet little Indians had the cutest program at school.

Look close and you will see they both LOVE to perform.

PiNnEd.

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way back in October, we had the most fun at the corn maze with the neighbors!

I am thankful.

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I am thankful for these four precious smiles and their daddy.

I love them with my whole heart!

a few facts.

- Watkins cried the whole picture session.

- Phelps had some major eye infection going on during this picture session.

-Tracy (the photographer) is an amazing photo fixer obviously.

- She probably is questioning my mothering skills after that session.

- I LOVE this picture and the many others I have seen and I haven't seen all of them yet!

Happy November!

pUmPkInPaLoOzA 2011

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Fun night was had by Miss Neon girl, The Bee, The Witch, and The Ninja!

my blondies

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and their momma!

future MSU cheerleaders

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Tailgate to these 2 means playing with their babies and practicing their cheers all day while the bulldogs play!

Sweet and cute girls.

bUlLdOg cousin fun!

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Football season always means lots of cousin fun.

They LoVe the pallet parties with tons of giggles, and this morning I suffered through a NO hot water shower. BUT, yes people we made it to the tailgate by 9 with all these girl Dumas cousins in tow!

from left to right.....

KD, Ruth Emmon, Onsby, LJ, Anne Watkins, Marganie, and Phelps

yes, poor Watkins was very out numbered!

maroon and white game

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my favorite taligate girls!

take note.

Viv does know what colors she is supposed to wear, but she chooses to not follow.

I guess we should just be glad she doesn't wear her red and blue. :(

KD's obsession

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I am pleased to announce that I have my very own extreme couponer in house.

Our brown-eyed girl can't wait for those coupons to come in the Wednesday and Sunday paper.

Yes, people I make the grocery list and she matches the coupons up with what we need.

She even has her very own coupon binder!

KD did not inherit this organizational skill from me....promise.

Love my KD and her coupon self!

what am I going to do....

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when Little Miss Priss won't let me dress her (and baby) like this anymore??

the gRamMy's

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LJ helped present the FUMC church youth Grammy's.

She did a wonderful job, and had lots of fun!

Sweet girl is getting so big!

Fridays and Friends are my FaVoRiTe!

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Looking forward to the weekend! :)

bLaCk out gAmE

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Another fun filled football weekend with family and friends!

(p.s. It is hard to dress kiddos in black so they just went with the famous maroon!)

fRiDaYs are...

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LIFESAVERS!

wHiTe oUt.

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FoOtBaLl season has arrived!

The Dumas clan had a great time getting the season started off right tailgating for the White Out game against LSU.

Too bad the bulldogs did not come away with the win!

Very thankful for my little bulldog family!

I love them all so.

traditions with my cheerleaders.

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My girls always go to their Grandy's house for the week of cheerleader camp at our old high school. They always have a blast with cousins and new friends.

Phelps and Katherine both got the "Best in Stunt" award and "Gold" spirit sticks!

Love those girls celebrating in my old colors blue and gold!

all smiles.

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because you know it is FrIdAy!

school has sTaRtEd.

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first day of school crew.

Watkins just wasn't as excited as his sisters.

pose #1

pose #2

the babies all ready for kindergarten in seperate classes.

Oh mY!

And I have to say they are all doing gReAt!

some serious boat riding.

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papa has a boat that makes big smiles across many faces.

especially when he lets you drive!

some of us prefer to just sun bathe, but that is okay too.

momma and her little man.

Papa and his big girls!

fun times on the river with Papa

guess what we can do??

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yep, no training wheels.

So BIG - my sweet babies!

let the good times ride and ride and ride.

this boy.

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I really love this boy.

I have been telling him just that since I was 12.

12.

Very scary! Lawson joy is 12.

This boy who mowed our grass and canned/jarred 12 jars of pepper sauce and tomato relish on Saturday with no help from me the wife.

And might I add that he grew the peppers and tomatoes himself!

He is very handy, a wonderful Chef, successful, cute, and mine.

Thank goodness!

I LOVE him.

my side of the family.

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the people in the picture you are list familiar with are....

top row - my momma, aka. Granny Audie

top row - my sister, also know as, Aunt Shelby,

and front row, my daddy, or just Papa.

Now I know this picture explains a little about the looks of my kiddos, based on the light complextion and blond hair of my sister and momma. Funny right?

My sister once said, "It is sure funny how my sister's kiddos look more like me and not their mother."

Do you think so?

Honestly, I hate to admit it, they do. Not that it is a problem, but in Science I learned the brown eyes/hair gene is dominant. Either I heard wrong or something amazing happened when 3 out of 4 of my kiddos are blond.

Lawson Joy is tall, really tall. Or is it that her momma is short, quite short??

I love my family, and are thankful I have them all!

50"s pArTy!

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Phelps and Watkins had a 50's celebration at school.

The momma had a blast getting them all dressed up for the occasion,

but let's just say they weren't as enthusiastic as her at the beginning......

the ride to school

priceless pose.

at least they decided to look at the camera this time. :)

and my little t-bird man, doesn't get cuter than that!

to his momma's dismay he refused to go for the tight roll jeans. :(

smiling in their classroom, once they realized their momma

wasn't the only one who made their children dress this way!

popcorn, coke floats, and dancing followed.

fun school memories!

double digits.

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our sweet, brown-eyed girl turned double digits not to long ago!

we celebrated the BIG #10 with a skating party.

hApPy bIrThDay Katherine!

lots of friends helped her celebrate....

they played games with big smiles,

of course, some limbo,

lots of skating,

an all around good time,

with lots of friends and the family!

all smiles from the birthday girl.

mister mohawks.

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James David and Watkins

Memorial Day Weekend

picture perfect.

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seriously dirty.

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feet belonging to my sweet baby girl.

I found her passed out on the couch with this little foot hanging off.

She had been hard at play. :)

the fam.

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p.s. LJ has on skates.

She might be taller than me, but not that much.

the mOhAwK.

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Watkins' new doo, which he LOVES!

Mama - not so much.

But what is a mama to do when he only wants that for his

birthday? sniff. sniff.

It will grow back. RIGHT?

just around the corner

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2.5

DAYS

summer bEgInS!

denial.

2011-05-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

I am in denial about several things.

Tell me what you think.

Am I crazy for kinda having a mini pity party about these things??

1. am I really old enough to have a child old enough to transition into the youth group?

proof. the above picture is from the cookout for us to get "youth group" info.

where did the time go?

2. the boyfriend.

can you find LJ in the picture? the sweet little boy in pink is her boyfriend.

he is cute, polite, atheletic, fits right in with the Dumas clan.....

but really a real boyfriend. help me. most of all help JD.

3. rules.

is it against the rules to write about this on this blog.

I will let you know, because Lord knows she will tell me.

4. am I ready for this an almost teenager?

right now, I am not so sure.

any tips??

-6 and +1

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Easter is always spent in Prentiss with most of the Dumas clan.

This year we were -6, the Russ Dumas family (JD's oldest brother) were missing.

But we were +1, the oldest grandchild, Jessica Philips, brought her boyfriend

to meet the family.

The boys had a good time breaking him in, hope he comes back!

excuses. ramblings. the count down.

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1. picture taking. this blog. let's say has taken a little back seat.

why? you might ask.

2 softball players, 1 t-ball player, and 1 soccer player schedules that just

throw me in a frenzie.

By the time, I figure out the schedule, lay out the schedule, and make it to my place in the

schedule, well I just sit and enjoy.

let's just say thank you Phelps for just enjoying sitting by your momma.

no balls for her. :)

her choice.

tonight, well, I plan on taking out the ole camera and taking some shots of my kiddos.

2. summer is AlMoSt upon us. thank heavens.

9 days with students.

11 days counting the 2 without students.

3. we made the final big decision the twins will be visiting kindergarten AGAIN next year.

a big decison, but one I feel we will all be thankful for.

4. kindergarten separated.

that is right the twins will be in separate classes.
GASP.

yes, that is what I am most nervous about.

5. the hubs, well, I can honestly say we are on the same page more than ever before.

and you know I love him lots.
alot.

6. I have lost 37 pounds since January.

big step.

to bad I need to loose that much more.

thank you to my exercising side kicks!

Viv and Ashley you make the gym and walks so much better.

rEaLly.
JD has lost too. how much?
I will get back to you on that.

7. my refrigerator has nEvEr been so bare.

grocery store just isn't as fun with the 4 kiddos in tow, and with the mad dash
it must be completed in.

trust me.

8. confession.

I did a little grocery store shopping at the gas station this morning.

on the list.....

ziplocs, milk, chips, and bread
that had it all. it doesn't really matter where it comes from. right?

9. KD and Phelps will not eat in the cafeteria without tears being shed.

LJ and Watkins LOVE the cafeteria for lunch and even breakfast.

10. 17 days until a vacation.

I am back.

beach flashback.
sUmMer 2010.

look alikes?

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I would say so!

first cousin fun Easter 2011

my boys.

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like father. like son.

oH mY!

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have

GROWN!

(Easter pictures 2009, 2010, and 2011.)

for the love of sOcCer

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these girls run, sweat, laugh, hustle, kick, defend, yell, travel, block and just

have a ton of FUN playing their game!

spring sing

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sorry, didn't get one cute picture of them in action.

this was the only shot taken during the performances.

so, of course, I decided to take a picture of my sweet kiddos

after the performance.

take 1.

take 2.

take 3.

precious. priceless. pitiful.

and they all said that was plenty of pictures!

Which one is your favorite?

our soccer boy

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cute and proud

can't imagine....

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what they talked about.

Tailgating Super Bulldog Miss Priss chose to hang with the

big boys.

she is a mess.

no doubt!

tHeSe....

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really

make

me laugh!

Don't why the baby girl liked getting her picture made with these statues at the NOLA

zoo, but she did.

She made it look so fun, baby boy had to join in the fun!

it is rEaL.

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can't believe the baby girl touched the LIVE alligator!

Phelps, Watkins, and Lawson Joy holding the gator at the NOLA Zoo

during spring break and smiling for their momma!

Katherine would have no part of it!

will you pLeAsE....

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get all together so I can take a picture?

Watkins, "Nope, I am busy."

"Momma, take one of me, please, all by myself?" Phelps insisting.

Just the two of you??

Of course, but only with the sucker.

yes, they give in to my requests.......sometimes.

getting a picture of these 4 cuties together = hardwork!

all green

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and all day fun celebrating St. Patty's day in NOLA!

falling. lent. spring break.

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let's see we have had attitudes, some unorganized chaos, arguing and the list could go on in the Dumas household as of late.

BUT I am proud to say things are now falling back into place with more family time and the

thankfulness for the simple things in life that have been overlooked for a while.

I am so thankful for my hard working, loving husband

and 4 healthy, energetic, and beautiful kiddos. I just can't get enough of all of us together.

lent is here. day 2 of the 40.

I can't say I have really ever successfully given up anything for lent, but

this is the year for me. I have given up something that is a part of my everyday life.

chocolate....... and yes I did say everyday. I love it.

the fam went to Ash Wednesday service last night, and the message I am sure

was written just for me and the hubs. Goodness.

So the chocolate and I have sad our good-byes and are looking forward to meeting again.

spring break flashback above.

did you know only 1 more wake-up until spring break???

officially 28 hours from now spring break will begin.

can't wait to celebrate with my sweet family.

this isn't the beach.

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remember we do live in MiSsIsSiPpI.

although, the snow works a little like sand.

it works very good at burying your sister.

nope, daddy wouldn't let me cover her face. :(

yep, I am cool. real cool. quite COLD!

confession. they got me too.

I am always out numbered.

my mom is now out of snow pictures to post. :)

where can you find an igloo?

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no joke. you could have seen this one in the Dumas front

yard for a few days.

and just think - I never knew they came with a cute secruity gaurd.

a BIG thanks goes to Cole for all his hard work directing the

kiddos on how to get this done.

snow S.M.I.L.E.S.!

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somebody decided that she tried to like it, but the truth is she would rather just

look at it from the truck. :)

remember these?

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sponge rollers.

what girls go through for a little beauty!

more of that cuteness.

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Fairy Tale Ball 2011

cUtEnEsS.

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here.

and here.

They had a blast at their Fairy Tale Ball, a Sudduth kindergarten tradition, to celebrate Valentine's Day!

p.s. Phelps insisted on the side pony tail, of course!
Yes, momma insisted on the bow tie for Watkins.

I love them.

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you might be from MiSsIsSiPpi if........

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it is a family affair to get the sled working just right.

your momma takes a picture of you every few seconds of you sledding,

and the ride ends with a fall.

you ride the town looking for just the right hill to sled on, and when you find it

the 5 inches of snow is almost gone in some places because people

have been sledding all night at that very place!

your momma just keeps taking picture after picture of the powdery right stuff, so many that her

memory card is full and some pictures had to be deleted.

you even make the youngest little miss sled even if she is screaming very loud in rejection

because after all it might be a once in a life chance!

you throw so many snowballs your arm is sore for days!

The Dumas Clan LoVeD the big snow
#1, but is really enjoying our new spring time weather!

p.r.o.g.r.e.s.s.

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yes, little miss priss did make progress.

not only did she make it out in the snow, but she even managed to make

a few snowballs and sled!

(Christmas she only watched through the window.)

although she doesn't prefer to walk home in all that snow, but

her sweet daddy pulled her all the way.

bulldog LoVe.

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runs in the Dumas family!

only in mIsSiSsIpPi.

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does it snow on Christmas day........

then on New Year's Eve shorts and sandals are included in the outfits of choice.

12 of the 17 Dumas cousins taking a break from the fireworks fun!

in case you just want to know.....
left to right
(Lawson Joy, John Polk, Watkins, James David, Virgina Boyd, Lacy, Stella, Katherine,
Ruth Emmon, Phelps, Onsby, and Anne Watkins)

a.l.w.a.y.s.

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full

energy

and

smiles

this one!

hunting buddies.

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these 2 boys lived it up at deer camp a few weekends ago.

I can't believe these 2 are even BIG enough to go, and the fact their mommas

let them go.

I will report they both came home in one piece, happy, feed, and needing a bath!

gUeSs who.

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doesn't just LOVE the snow?

the one not pictured in it.

Phelps is not a fan.

the old vs. the young

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after completing a young vs. old basketball game this is what the Dumas boys

looked like. I guess Cris and Rob would be considered Dumas boys. Right? If they are married to a Dumas sister?

love. this. picture.

why??

lOOk closely and notice......

- Cris' head. (2nd from the left)

Yep, I am pretty sure some of us might have an annual picture like that from high school.

- Water falling from John Polk's head. (2nd from the right)

Present from his girl cousins.

- JD's refreshing beverage. Beer and Basketball???

wondering who won?

the oldies.

JD is considered a young one.

snowball

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fight!!!

Christmas

morning!

say WHAT???

cHrIsTmAs MoRnInG!

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the kiddos can not pass this little barrier on Christmas morning until

the parents come.

the BIG question.......did he come?

(please note. I believe Watkins was a little worried, three numbers 911.)

yep, he did.
he was VERY nice I might add.

watkins' goodies

phelps' toys

kd's stuff

lj's stash

I tried to convince them to let Santa put the presents under the tree, but
they all insist on these certain spots.

everyone had tons of fun opening presents.
we opened them one at a time this year and they loved it.
so sweet!

they were very animated to say the least.

somebody was very excited about the white stuff!

smiles all around!

twas the night before cHrIsTmAs.......

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and all through the Dumas place,

we're giggles, laughs, and smiles on every face!

The Dumas daddy read the traditional story real quick,

you know the one - all about St.Nick.

Watkins was confused because he heard about some snow,

and Dumas daddy clarified, "Only if it can stay 32 or below."

The Dumas kiddos couldn't wait to see if the snow would appear,

and if they might hear Santa and his reindeer.

It wasn't to late when all the Dumas kiddos hung their stockings with care,

In hopes the Dumas momma would stop taking pictures sometime before Santa got there.

All 4 Dumas kiddos did get nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of Toms, American Girl Dolls, and Legos danced in their heads!

she's a fIrEcRaCkEr.

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this little thing is a mEsS lately!

I have to share 2 quotes from yesterday.........

#1 Is it a bad thing that Phelps has stomped me in the game "Memory"

each time we have played?

I personally think not, but it is the truth.

Last night as we were playing, everytime she would get a match she would then say, "Holla."

Where did she hear that???

I have some ideas.

Thank you cousin, Stella!

#2 Have you ever seen the movie Norbit ?

If you haven't this won't be as funny, and a suggestion you need to rent

it soon. It is sure to bring you tons of laughs!

Eddie Murphy plays 2 of the main characters.

Last night I was talking to Phelps while she was playing in the bathtub.

She said, "Momma, shampoo me, condition me, bathe me - Hal-a-lou-your!

"Hal-a-lou-your" is something Eddie's character says over and over again in the movie.

1 word - hilarious!

sassy with a side of attitude.

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can you guess which one of them I am talking about???

we are having a little difficulty in that area.

hopefully that will all work out real soon......

I will let you know.

on the other hand------

we all had a really good time making cookies for Santa.

they worked really hard making theirs just right.

I am sure Santa thought they were YuM, YuM!

nAuGhTy or nIcE ???

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naughty if you are considering the funny faces they are making at their momma.

nice if you count they are ALL looking at the camera with sWeEt smiles.

I count that as really NICE.

p.s. those are supposed to be reindeer antlers.

Christmas Eve 2010

puppy love.

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love them.

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sneak peak of the pictures that were taken of my kiddos.

They are f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s.

9.9.1.

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a few things I have learned recently I thought you might want to know................

1. Yes, if you call 9.9.1. in that order it DOES successfully call 9.1.1.

how do I know you might ask??

2. I will share the story, because I would hate to leave you hanging.

JD and I have left the kiddos at home with a couple of extra equally responsible children (you know the ones you could claim as your own because they spend so much time with you at your house) for just a couple of hours only about 2 miles away. We are enjoying our dinner, when JD receives a call from our home phone. JD leaves the dinner, only to rush back in tell me we are leaving and not to forget my coat. JD is practically running to the car, as I trail behind begging for him to explain, all while I keep hearing him say......"Calm down Lawson Joy, and tell me again."

3. I am not a very patient person. Surprised? Well, I love for my kiddos, my students, and JD to answer me or do the things I ask them right after it comes out of my mouth. With JD, I think the Lord is trying very hard to teach me patience.

4. back to the story..........

We are almost home before he puts down the phone. My heart was beating 90 to nothing and I still had no idea what was going on! JD quickly explains that someone called 9.1.1. from our house and the police are at the house. LJ is hysterical, and JD - he is livid.

5. LJ's hysteria.

I think was mostly caused by the thoughts of, "What is my daddy going to do and the knowledge of she is in the biggest trouble she has ever been."

6. fRiGhTeNiNg!

I can not explain the feelings pulling up to my house and seeing NOT 1 BUT 2 police cars, yes, with flashing lights and 2 police officers standing on the porch. I let JD deal with the police and I go in and see if I can't get to the bottom of the story.

7. Interrogation

JD interrogated each child one at a time (even the 2 borrowed children) on the front porch.

Enough tears were shed that night to make us a Dumas pond. Please note - JD is quite the interrogator, but it was not working each child had the same exact story that went like this.....

"LJ, Cully, and Phleps were on the computer. Haley and KD were on the piano. Watkins was watching t.v. The phone rang, Watkins picked it up and low and behold the police were on the way because someone had called 9.1.1."

8. IMPRESSED and fUnNy.

Did you catch the fact that the police were on the front porch waiting on us? LJ was taught well. Remember the rule, "Never let strangers in." That's right she even followed that rule with the police. In fact, that might be the bEsT part of this story.

9. No, confessions.

1.5 hours have passed and no one will confess. Watkins keeps saying over and over again, "I did not call 9.9.1." Well, that eliminates him, RIGHT? JD is beside himself wondering why in the world won't these kids confess. Honestly, I would have confessed even if I hadn't done it by this point if I were a kid.

10. then even later in our bedroom

Watkins' question, "I need to tell you something. Will you promise I won't get in trouble?" JD is a softy when it comes to this boy. Why? Not sure, but I do know he is the sweetest thing and his face, well it melts your heart. JD agreed. "If you tell us something, you want get in trouble."

THE CONFESSION

You guessed it. Watkins confessed. "I called 9.9.1. tonight because I needed to know if it worked and if I could do it." What do you say to that? I am not sure what we said, but I have you know I was holding back tears.

CONCLUSION

If your wondering, did he get in trouble?? No, he didn't. Do I think he will ever call 9.9.1. again for no reason? NEVER. There you have it people. 9.1.1. works even if you call 9.9.1. If you don't believe, ask the Dumas children.

Our life is NeVeR dull.

cHeEsErS

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this little hammock

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that sits on my momma and daddy's porch is very much liked by these two,

and helps make some of the sweetest smiles!

don't you think so???

they heart it.

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cousins, golf cart riding, all of Grandy's food, the pool table, deer hunting,

tractor riding, palet parties, Daddio's pancakes, millions of giggles..............

who wouldn't just love Prentiss with the 17 cousins and loads of fun they all have together.

I love watching my kiddos make sweet memories that will last forever.

turning 3.0.

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truthfully.......it has taken me a couple of weeks to admit it, but I turned the big 3-0.

It wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be, mostly because the SWEET husband

surprised me with a trip to New York.

He showed me the sites and made sure I ate some fabulous food.

The highlights were the Broadway show, seeing the statue of Liberty, our LONG walk in Central park, and eating at Mario Batali's restuarant.

thank you to the sweet husband.

I love you so!

park sMiLeS.

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kAtHeRiNe's SoNg

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KD and her sweet piano teacher Mrs. Anderson

KD had her fall piano recital and played a song she wrote herself.

Very impressive! And of course, the song was entitled "Katherine's Song."

KD and her daddy

sometimes

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these sisters act like this.

yep. it is hard being nice all the time, even with Santa's visit fast approaching.

oh, what fUn

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play

BIG

ole

pile

LeAvEs !

1.5 days

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until cHrIsTmAs break and this face tells exactly how I will be feeling until then!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

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something about Santa pictures make me smile!

that's my daddy

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with all my girls!

love

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best friends these two.

love watching them together.

they are something else!

the one and only brother.

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falling leaves with a smile.

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sisters

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my helper

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making the cornbread muffins all by himself.

(with a little direction from his momma)

sweet, sweet boy.

such a cute little chef.

Day 3 (yes, I am still doing this)

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My First Love

Jeremiah Percy Dumas became my boyfriend when I was in the 7th grade. Yes, the same man I am married to today. I know it might seem weird to some to think of only having 1 boyfriend throughout junior high, high school, and college but honestly I could not imagine it any other way. I think the best part of it all if just growing up with him by my side and all the memories we have together. I can honestly say no one knows me better than my one and only.

Our Wedding Day

11.5 years ago

yes, we look like babies.

some questions you might want the answer to.

did we ever break up?

yes, one summer and another time for a couple of months

best memory growing up with JD?

there are several so here is a run down of a few.

1 - the first time he came to my house (he was 13) was for Sunday lunch. my mom made jello with some fruit in it. JD had just learned that jello was made with horse hooves and despised it.

did he eat? well of course, gagging the whole time! sweet boy. he reminds my mom of that still today.

2 - JD was quite the little slugger in baseball, and my parents drove me to just about every one of his baseball games. I gave him a Gatorade for every homerun he made. One time he needed 4 in one game, told you he was quite the player!

3 - JD sending me on a scavenger hunt for my b-day present in 9th grade. What was it? The hottest item at the time - Timberland Boots.

4 - JD's brother is a joker to say the least. I was in the 7th grade when I went to JD's house for the first time, so a little shy and nervous to say the least. His brother was so sweet to leave out a magazine open on the table with girls in their unmentionables, so I could see it and then accused JD of leaving out the magazine. Not to mention he called me Heather the whole night on purpose, saying "Whoops, that was last week's girl!" Yes, he still refers to me as that today.

5 - I wrote him a poem every football Friday telling him he was the best and how to beat the other team. We still have a few of those, so funny to read.

our first kiss?

homecoming dance

well, I could go on and on BUT the final fact is that I would not trade my first and only true love for anything. yes, we have ups and downs, laughs and fights, smiles and frowns but there is no one else for me.

I love you JD.

yes, I will try to keep up with this blog challenge.

it is tuff.

it's tRaDiTiOn

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in the Dumas household to celebrate HaLLowEEn for days!

is it really November 16th and I am still posting about Halloween?

Yep.

I always go by the saying, "Better late than never."

is it a bIrD, a pLaNe, ?????

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NO - it's SUPER-WATKINS!!!

to play superman follow these

simple instuctions -

1. parent lays flat on their back and lifts their legs halfway to the sky

2. the child leans in on the parent's legs and holds their hands

3. the parent holds on tight to the child and lifts them into the air

4. enjoy lots of laughs and smiles playing sUpErMaN!

caution - play at your own risk.

to the front and then the back

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all these costumes are talking s.m.a.c.k.!!

Jeremiah Masoli, The Black Bear, and 7 and 2

love.love.love. this football season!!!

tail ends

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my zebras,

oh my, how cute!

once upon a time there was a......

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a hippie,

2 zebras,

and a ninja

(a.k.a. GI-JOE)

who were the cutest their momma had ever seen, trick-or-treated until they dropped,

and made lots of memories celebrating Halloween to the fullest!

dAy 2

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meaning behind the name

"all our dumas days"

#1 I thought it was catchy.

#2 That is what this is all about after all - all our dumas days - as the 6

Dumases here in Starkvegas as we make it through our days that are long or

short, happy or sad, busy or slow, healthy or sick, or just plain bad or good.

#3 i liked it. Wondering if I asked JD if he liked the name before I entitled it?? well, nope.

Although, I would give myself credit as being quite creative I'll have to admit JD has me beat in that category and sometimes I like to go with what I came up with just because.

i like our blog. mostly because I like sharing pictures of our 4 cute kiddos.

but I will confess it is time for a new look.

don't you think?

Day 1 - I am up for the challenge.

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Day 1 - Introduce, recent picture, and 15 interesting facts

introduce
Rebecca Hope Lawson Dumas is my full name. Yes, I go by Hope my middle name. I am the almost 30 (oh, no!) year old mother of 3 sweet girls (Lawson Joy, Katherine, Phelps) and 1 little man (Watkins), and the wife of my sweetheart Jeremiah, that I often refer to as JD. I teach 3rd grade and yes, I LOVE all my 3 graders dearly! I spend my time running around with kiddos, and trying to keep up with the husband. All while working to keep them fed and bathed, our clothes washed, and having a little fun along the way! I absolutely love MSU football and tailgating. And I never could make it without all my fabulous friends!

recent picture

(sorry it is a re-run, but I don't know exactly how to load pictures on JD's laptop. I will say though it is one of my favorite of late.)

15 iNtErEsTiNg facts

1. I love it when it rains on Sunday afternoon! The absolute best time for a nap.

2. I am a spender and NOT a saver, my husband is trying to change me, and has been for years. Sorry JD. I promise to do better. :)

3. I LOVE diet pepsi! It takes 2 to be exact to get me up and going in the morning.
Sad, I know, but I don't drink coffee. Don't judge.

4. JD and I started being boyfriend and girlfriend in the 7th grade. Sweet I know! I love all our memories together growing up. Thanks for sticking around JD - I know it has been hard putting up with me at times. I love you so!

5. I wake up between 4 and 5 every week day. That gives me just a little quiet time before all the kiddos and JD get up and the mad dash starts!

6. I am addicted to "Teen Mom" and "16 and Pregnant." Pitiful.

7. I really like it when things are organized, too bad I am just not good at keeping them that way.

8. I have tons of hair on my head! Yes, my hairdresser (love you, Lindsey) says that over and over again when she cuts my hair. Her exact words, "You have the most hair of anyone I have ever cut." My mom started getting it thinned when I was in the 2nd grade.

9. I aLwAyS knew I wanted to be a mom and teacher. I love my 4 precious babies and all my 3rd grade kiddos!

10. I am loud and love to laugh! surprised??

11. My favorite breakfast food is a bagel, from City Bagel that is
toasted and jalapeno Cheddar with pineapple cream cheese. yUm!

12. I am definitely a daddy's girl, and he is a Baptist preacher. BUT to this day if I am sick I want my momma.

13. I am not athletic by any means, but did love cheering in high school. Yes, I could still show you a few moves/cheers if you wanted me to.

14. I lOvE it when my kiddos sleep with me! Something is so sweet about them all cuddled up and peaceful.

15. My most important goal in life is to grow old with JD all while watching our kiddos grow-up to be successful and happy.

stay tuned while I complete this challenge

Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts

Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name

Day 3-Your first love

Day 4-Your parents

Day 5-Your siblings

Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy

Day 7-Favorite movies

Day 8-A place you've traveled to

Day 9-A picture of your friends

Day 10-Something you're afraid of

Day 11-Favorite TV shows

Day 12-What you believe

Day 13-Goals

Day 14-A picture you love

Day 15-Bible verse

Day 16-Dream house

Day 17-Something you're looking forward to

Day 18-Something you regret

Day 19-Something you miss

Day 20-Nicknames

Day 21-Picture of yourself

Day 22-Favorite city

Day 23-Favorite vacation

Day 24-Something you've learned

Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs

Day 26-Picture of your family

Day 27-Pets

Day 28-Something that stresses you out

Day 29-3 Wishes

Day 30-a picture

yell it LOUD and cLeAr

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beat the WILDCATS!

hearting the bUlLdOgS.

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cutest cheerleaders around!

these friends

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are surely some of the sweetest around!